Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
9CB3CF
RGB
156, 179, 207
HSL
213, 35%, 71%
HSB
213, 25%, 81%
CMYK
25, 14, 0, 19
LAB
72, -4, -17
LCH
72, 17, 258
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 253
XYZ
41, 44, 65
LUV
72, -13, -26
HWB
213, 61%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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